ME5 8XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 8XE

ME5 8XE, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population. This ME5 8XE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 349 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 8XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 8XE, encompassing approximately 3558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 8XE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Weybridge Close with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Camden Close with total crimes: 1

ME5 8XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5014.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.22-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.18166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.25150.00%
Vehicle crime31.41-50.00%
Other theft30.84-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.74166.67%
Vehicle crime62.2520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.69150.00%
Other theft31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-60.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.81400.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.370.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.34-33.33%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.0950.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 8XE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weybridge Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Camden Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Earl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Smith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bromley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tadburn Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Port Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1